Since I don't believe in getting into emotional arguments with strangers, I'll simply offer you guys the facts, and let you make up your own minds.
The following information was provided by the Chicago Police Dept. Hopefully, this will give you a glimpse of what it's like to live in this neighborhood!
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Location: 4400 block N. Sheridan Rd
Crime date: May 2, 2008
Case number: HP312592
Crime time: 9:59 a.m.
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Location: 4100 block N. Sheridan Rd
Crime date: May 2, 2008
Case number: HP312338
Crime time: 6:36 a.m.
Primary type: Burglary
Secondary type: Burglary - Forcible entry.
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Location 4600 block N. Broadway
Crime date April 30, 2008
Case number HP309778
Crime time 7 p.m.
Primary type Prostitution
Secondary type Prostitution: Solicitation on public way
Place Sidewalk
Location 4500 block N. Sheridan Rd
Crime date April 29, 2008
Case number HP307220
Crime time 11:15 a.m.
Primary type Assault
Secondary type Simple assault: Simple assault
Place Apartment
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Location 4400 block N. Sheridan Rd
Crime date April 28, 2008
Case number HP306310
Crime time 4:30 p.m.
Primary type Theft
Secondary type Theft: From building
Place Department store
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Location 4500 block N. Magnolia Ave
Crime date May 1, 2008
Case number HP311459
Crime time 5:15 p.m.
Primary type Burglary
Secondary type Burglary: Home invasion
Place Apartment
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Location 800 block W. Agatite Ave
Crime date April 30, 2008
Case number HP309402
Crime time 9:30 a.m.
Primary type Burglary
Secondary type Burglary: Forcible entry
Place Apartment
Beat 2313
Domestic No (which means this was a stranger who broke into this person's home!)
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Location 4500 block N. Hazel St
Crime date April 28, 2008
Case number HP307463
Crime time 2 p.m.
Primary type Criminal damage
Secondary type Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle
Place Street
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Location 4500 block N. Sheridan Rd
Crime date April 28, 2008
Case number HP306312
Crime time 8:39 p.m.
Primary type Narcotics
Secondary type Narcotics: Possession of drug equipment
Place Sidewalk
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